About the RoleThis role is based out of our Dublin office at One Charlemont Square, Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin. We offer hybrid working arrangements within Ireland.As our new Supply Chain Planner you will be accountable for the efficient and effective execution of the Demand & Supply Planning process. The Supply Chain Planner will create, maintain, manage and report on the rolling 18-month demand & supply plan including risks/ops through the S&OP process, collaborating with internal & external stakeholders to drive improvement in forecasting accuracy / schedule adherence, manage inventory levels and ensure optimal customer service to support business growth for both current and future portfolio.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with commercial teams to create a monthly demand forecast by SKU and customer using distributor data, market insights and trends, and upload into the Finacle Planning System.Partner with third-party copackers and sister manufacturing sites to build the supply plan, ensuring lead times and transit schedules are accurately reflected to maintain optimal inventory levels and customer service.Ensure accurate and timely production reporting from copackers, updating systems with outputs to safeguard stock integrity at all times.Calculate, track and present key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, On Time and In Full (OTIF) customer service, and inventory levels against target, driving corrective actions as required.Act as a key participant in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, facilitating rolling 18-month demand and supply forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities and improvement actions.Identify, escalate and resolve risks and dynamic changes in demand or supply, ensuring the right balance between cost efficiency, customer service and working capital priorities.Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and supply chain resilience.Collaborate with material planners, commercial teams and contract manufacturers to align material availability, support new product launches and provide insights for new market entries in line with the stage-gate process.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management or related field.+5 years' experience in demand and supply planning management, preferably within the beverage, FMCG or CPG industry.Proven experience working with planning systems such as SAP, JDA, Oracle, o9, and ideally QAD.Demonstrated participation in innovation and new product development (NPD) projects, including stage-gate or change management processes.Cross-functional experience across supply chain areas such as customer service, master data management, procurement, or project management.Who You AreStrong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in an organization.Ability to operate at both a strategic and executional level; ideate and directly execute.Drive growth & outcomes; activate complex work, enlist others effectively, anticipate and remove roadblocks. Move at pace.Have a positive, proactive ‘can do’ attitude and an ambitiously curious mindset to be the best in your craft.Promote ideas & curiosity; adding to your expertise, effectively articulates change, offers ideas and solutions.Actively care & develop; championing our culture and cultivating trust.Excellent communicator, compelling storyteller and fascinated by consumer behavior.We thank all candidates for their curiosity about Mark Anthony Brands and we will get in touch with those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter.Our PurposeAt Mark Anthony Brands, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary.Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:Best in Our CraftWe set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.Ambitiously CuriousWe stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.Made With HumilityWe bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.Daringly DisruptiveWe disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.Mark Anthony Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
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